Praying for Our Next Bishop: A Call to Faith and Hope

The Diocese of Shreveport has entered a period of sede vacante, meaning the bishop's chair is currently empty. The diocese is waiting for Rome to appoint a new bishop to lead the Catholic community across North Louisiana.

To support the community during this transition, the diocese is distributing prayer cards in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. These cards are being sent to local parishes and are also available for download to help parishioners pray for the Holy Spirit to guide the discernment process.

The diocese noted that parish life and Catholic school operations continue as scheduled during the vacancy. Leadership expressed hope that the future bishop will be a man of humility and pastoral wisdom who can teach the faith and maintain unity among all parishes.